You’ll laugh, gasp, and probably get roped into helping on stage at this family-friendly Pigeon Forge magic show starring Steven Best. Expect close-up illusions, audience participation, and plenty of local humor—all in an intimate theater setting with free parking included. The magic shop after is worth a peek too; you might leave with more than memories.
The first thing I remember is the way the lights flickered over the small stage in Pigeon Forge—kind of like you’re about to see something secret. We’d barely found our seats (free parking was a relief, honestly) when Steven Best walked out, all energy and grins. There’s this buzz in the room that only happens at a real live magic show; kids fidgeting, parents whispering guesses about how he’ll pull it off. I could smell popcorn somewhere behind us and heard someone’s toddler giggling before anything even started.
Steven’s tricks aren’t just card flips—he somehow made a woman’s ring vanish from her hand and reappear inside a sealed envelope. He called up a shy kid from the front row (the boy looked terrified at first but left beaming), and even let an older couple try their luck with one of those classic rope illusions. Our guide for the night was really Steven himself—he chatted between acts, cracked jokes about Tennessee weather (“If it rains any harder, my doves will swim”), and kept everyone involved. I tried to guess how he did one trick and just ended up laughing at myself.
There’s music too—old-school stuff mixed with modern pop—and some moments where you just sit there blinking because you can’t believe what you saw. The best part? It felt personal, like Steven actually noticed us instead of performing for a faceless crowd. Afterward we wandered into the little magic shop by the exit; I almost bought a trick deck but chickened out at the last second (still wish I had). So yeah, if you’re looking for a family-friendly magic show in Pigeon Forge that doesn’t feel like every other tourist thing… this is it. I still think about that ring trick sometimes.
Yes, it’s great for all ages and family-friendly.
The show takes place in Pigeon Forge in the Smoky Mountains.
Yes, free parking is included for guests attending the show.
Yes, infants and small children can use prams or strollers inside.
Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.
Yes, service animals are permitted inside the venue.
You can visit the on-site magic shop after the show.
Your evening includes entry to Steven Best’s live magic show in Pigeon Forge with free parking right outside. The theater is fully accessible for wheelchairs or strollers, so everyone can join comfortably—and there’s even time to browse their little magic shop after if you’re feeling inspired.
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